Mod 3: Team Creation & Management

Question 0

External conditions

Answer 0

Resources (time, eqpm, expectations, training)

Reinforcements (metrics such as grades)

Question 1

Group behaviour model

Answer 1

External conditions
[Member ressources+
Group structure]>
Group processes
[Group tasks]>
Performance satisfaction

Question 2

Member ressources

Answer 2

Technical skills

Interpersonal S

Question 3

Group structure

Answer 3

Size: smaller= better, only big enough IF NOT, social loafing, free riding (unos no hacen nada o se esfuerzan menos q si su trabajo fuera individual)
Roles: task vs relationship orientation-need them both equally (like skills)
Norms: conformity (go with the majority) vs deviance (tolerance for different, minority ideas) just find a balance, moderate conformity
Cohesiveness: attraction to a group & shared vision- tambien balanceado (diversification dead, genero…)

Question 4

Group processes

Answer 4

Different needs
SO, managers should
Forming- create common vision, become familiar
Storming- foster functional conflict
Norming- encourage reflection & feedback
Performing- provide resources
Adjourning- measure & evaluate

Question 5

Group tasks

Answer 5

Task Complexity & interdependence, if high, team works better than individual
Also for a common purpose and with a broad view